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Boston Globe - Entertainment

'The Outsiders' came out in 1967. Its vision of young men trapped in cycles of violence is still prescient.

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At the Globe's Working Mothers Summit, economist Emily Oster talks about translating data for better parenting choices - "The current environment often makes us feel that every interaction with our child is an opportunity to ruin them," she said.

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STAGE REVIEW -- Lyric Stage's 'Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous' offers too much telling, and not enough showing -- A strong cast and assured direction can't fix the flaws of the script.

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STORY BEHIND THE BOOK -- Debut author Kirsten King talks about writing the year's most unhinged female protagonist and setting her loose in Boston's dating scene -- Kirsten King started writing what would become her debut novel during the 2023 Hollywood writers' strike. A Massachusetts native living in Los Angeles and working as a screenwriter, King says she found herself "in this really bad headspace" of trying to write projects based on what would sell.

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THE RUNDOWN -- A K-pop display at the Harvard-Yenching Library, pop singer JoJo on Broadway, and more news you might have missed -- Plus, an international film series from Belmont World Film.

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Winter Arts Guide - 50 fun things to do in and around Boston this winter - Whether you're a fan of Monet or the Dropkick Murphys, our Winter Arts Guide has something for you.

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Odie Henderson: Rachel McAdams sends for help, plus more winter movies

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Chris Vognar: 10 new and returning shows to watch this winter

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Read more stories from our Winter Arts Guide

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odie henderson review | ★1/2 - 'Marc by Sofia' is a superficial look at fashion designer Marc Jacobs - Sofia Coppola's first documentary keeps its subject at arm's length and barely shows off his clothing.

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Mark Wahlberg is launching a YouTube interview series -- The new show is called "4AM Club Challenge," after Wahlberg's notorious gym schedule, which begins at 4 a.m.

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Mike Vernon, who helped spark the British blues boom, dies at 81 -- His raw productions of landmark albums by John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers and early Fleetwood Mac propelled guitar virtuosos Eric Clapton and Peter Green to fame.

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Pat Steir, painter of luminous 'Waterfalls,' dies at 87 -- Her distinguished, wide-ranging career in art reached a crescendo with a series of later works, whose shimmer and color evoked the energy of nature.

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A new PBS doc explores how politicians use race to make Americans 'White with Fear' -- Steve Bannon, Hillary Clinton, and more weigh in on the tactic of using race-based fear to get votes.

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'André Is an Idiot' is a hilarious and heartbreaking plea for you to get a colonoscopy -- Director Tony Benna delivers the late André Riccardi's cautionary tale with humor and grace.

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'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' is a hunka hunka Luhrmann love -- Director Baz Luhrmann delivers a music-filled documentary even an Elvis hater can enjoy.

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Chip Taylor, writer of 'Wild Thing' and other classic rock hits, dies at 86

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26 years after winning 'Survivor,' Richard Hatch must pay $3.3 million in federal taxes, a judge in R.I. rules

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Vince Vaughn doubles your fun in 'Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice'

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Local bestsellers for the week ended March 22

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Trinity Rep names Meredith McDonough as new artistic director

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Long after forming in Boston, Della Mae are still changing the narrative of women in bluegrass

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The Morgan Library looks at 3,000 years of narrative in many modes and media

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AI and other advanced technology are driving a wave of rediscovered art masterworks -- and finding forgeries, too

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Petition circulates demanding answers from Boston Symphony leadership

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When Sigmund met William (James)

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The birds and the bees and ... whales? Elizabeth Banks talks awkward Cape Cod family trip on 'Kimmel.'

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Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame inducts 'class of 2025′ at all-star ceremony

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Stephen Colbert and son will co-write a 'Lord of the Rings' movie

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In the lively 'Bait,' a James Bond audition leads to a life unraveled

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In H+H's 2026-27 season, Harry Christophers returns for 'Messiah' and a new cantata celebrates love

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Batter up! A list of movies for baseball season.

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'Suddenly, we're a real company.' Boston Lyric Opera finally gets a home, in Fort Point.

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